
Del Hudson
Head of North America Operations
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy which, in contrast to today's 'take-make-waste' economy, is regenerative by design. Del is the executive lead of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, USA Inc. In this role, Del reports to the CEO and is responsible for US & North America strategy, providing leadership to the Foundation’s US-based team members and overseeing the Foundation’s engagement with business, education, government, knowledge and funding partners. Background After 20 years working inside global corporations, most recently heading up the sustainability partnerships & performance group within Nike Inc.’s Advanced Innovation function, Del joined the Foundation in September 2017 to lead the expansion of US and North American programming. Del’s industry and brand experience includes the fashion, health, entertainment and food sectors, where she has held a range of senior public affairs, investor communication and stakeholder engagement roles in the US, UK and Australasia.